Earth Day Exhibit

April 22nd marks the 51st anniversary of Earth Day, and Galleria Dallas is recognizing this with a celebration lasting nearly a whole month. In conjunction with renewable energy retailer Octopus Energy US, the center presents a celebration of Earth Day 2021 in partnership with EarthX. The exhibit, on view on level one near Apple, is designed to educate the public on the current environmental state of the planet, the effects of climate change on humanity and the power that individual people possess to make a positive and collective impact.

The exhibit will feature a large wall installation showcasing five different environmental focus areas — Sustain our Earth, Clean Water for All, Clean Energy for All, Clean Cities for All, and Find Climate solutions. The installation will also feature actions consumers can take to reduce their carbon footprint. Each area will feature QR codes leading to a companion website with supporting materials provided by Octopus Energy, EarthX, and additional resources.

After shifting in 2020 from an expo to virtual programming, EarthX will celebrate Earth Day April 16-25 with environmental solutions-based conversations and original programming on EarthxTV. The EarthxFilm Festival will screen films both online and outdoors bringing the viewing experience back to the big screen.

In addition to the educational activation at Galleria Dallas, Dallas-based artist Jessica Bell will present an inspirational art installation spanning a 16-foot storefront window at the shopping center, curated by Gossypion Investments, and commissioned by Octopus Energy US.

As part of the month long installation, Octopus Energy chose to partner with Green Careers Dallas, a non-profit organization that provides solar installation training to residents of South Dallas, in some of the poorest zip codes in the city. Their goal is to empower and energize the people of South Dallas by creating innovative economic opportunities in underserved neighborhoods. The training Green Careers Dallas provides connects individuals to valuable and relevant career opportunities within the growing green economy. Their current project involves a solar installation at a community garden at Stella and Denley in the underserved 75216 area. Octopus Energy will be donating $50 to Green Careers Dallas for every new customer sign-up through the activation and guests will also be able to donate directly to the organization through the accompanying microsite.